FEBRUARY 2020 VOLUME 56 | ISSUE 4 EST. 1966 THE SWORD 5 NY Times Endorses Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar BY DAVINA BELLINGER 8 The Benefits of Youth Sports BY JAID PERRY 10 Women’s Lacrosse Team Ready to Take On Their Fourth Season BY JAID PERRY 12 Golden Bears Men’s Basketball Update BY ISABELLA D'BURKE 16 Concordia & H. Williams Galleries BY DAVINA BELLINGER 18 The Coolest Celebration on Earth BY ALEXANDRIA GOSEN Photo Credit: Victoria Turcios THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL CSP PUBLICATION AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, OR STAFF. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS. 1 The Sword Newspaper FEBRUARY 2020 VOLUME 56 | ISSUE 4 FEBRUARY 2020 VOLUME 56 | ISSUE 4 NEWS NEWS The country has been in an economic kerfuffle Forests, and Water Program) about the difficulty of SNAP benefits was just over 17 million. In 2019, after their President Omar Hassan al-Bashir was Microsoft’s proclamation. James speaks on how dif- during the longest economic expansion in history, removed from office in April. The dismissal led ficult it would be to achieve this, and how they need the unemployment rate is 3.6% and yet the number to a domino effect of protests, increased food more than just one company to be a part of these of Americans receiving SNAP is over 36 million.” prices, and a cash crisis. An article in The New efforts. He also went into detail on their plan of ac- The final ruling is attempting to encourage work for York Times cited the UN in saying, “because of tion, first diving into the variety of methods used to healthy adults (ages 18-49) without dependents. This the fragile economy, about 9.3 million of the 43 capture carbon. Mr. Mulligan explained that refor- rule change will be cutting approximately 4.2 billion million people require humanitarian assistance in estation is the cheapest and easiest thing we can do dollars over the next five years. However, this rule does 2020.” to assist the environment; however, we need more not apply to children and their parents, adults 50 years There has been no reported explanation as to to reduce the amounts of carbon specifically needed or older, the disabled, or pregnant women. why the lions were never fed. Despite the lack according to the IPCC. The only issue is how much This directly affects 700,000 people, and Min- EDITOR IN CHIEF CONCORDIA ST. PAUL’S OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1966 of information, Osman Salih alerted authorities, more costly it would be. Soil carbon sequestration, nesota is no exception to these statistics. In 2019, Mara Grau and soon after the photos were uploaded, park however, has more benefits than just helping to fight approximately 376,000 Minnesota residents received NEWS EDITOR officials, locals, and others were on the scene with climate change. James Mulligan states, “Soil carbon assistance from SNAP. The cost to the Minnesota populations, the World Health Organization has Halle Martin Panic Spreads Around the World with medicine and food for the neglected animals. De- sequestration is a ‘no regrets’ approach in that the government was approximately 516 million dollars. not yet announced that the Coronavirus is the next SPORTS EDITOR spite the death of one of the lions, the other four practices that can increase soil carbon provide a slew Hunger advocate and CEO of Second Harvest New Respiratory Illness Known as the pandemic facing the human race. The last reported of other benefits for the farmer and the environ- Ben Diers pandemic we’ve faced was back in 2009, with the have been doing well. It was reported that they Heartland (SHH) Allison O’Toole is quoted saying, are responding well to the medication as well as ment. We still have a lot to learn about the potential “What these cuts will do is literally take food off ARTS & VARIETY EDITOR Coronavirus H1N1 influenza virus. eating all of their food. of soil carbon as a large-scale climate solution, and Minnesota Tables. It means more hungry neighbors; Matthew Iung BY VICTORIA TURCIOS Authorities and health organizations are encouraging everyone to remain calm. As the The situation is being closely monitored by an we should be advancing that effort through large- more people will need help.” O’Toole’s company OPINION EDITOR United States has 241 cases, with 121 pending animal activist organization Four Paws in Vienna. scale research and innovation.” provided 97 million meals last year, but SNAP Aidan Farley he year 2020 started with more than a handful of newsworthy events testing for the Coronavirus as of 1/31/2020, they’ve This organization is attempting to send veterinar- Microsoft is not the only company fighting its provided nine times as many. SHH will be grossly COPY EDITOR around the world, one of them being that of the novel respiratory illness, announced that the virus is a health hazard for the ians and wildlife experts to care for the lions. The emissions. Amazon even seems to be competing overwhelmed if they have to pick up what SNAP is Anna Fritze Tthe Coronavirus. The flu-like virus has already sprouted cases in 26 public, and precautions should be taken seriously. International Union for Conservation of Nature with Microsoft due to a quote from Microsoft’s leaving behind. countries, one of them being the United States. While many fear that this virus It is advised to follow standard health procedures has decided to list African lions as a “vulnerable” President Brad Smith, “They said they’ll be car- With the first cuts scheduled to go into action in PHOTO EDITOR such as thoroughly washing your hands, covering bon-neutral by 2040. We’ve said we’ll be car- Victoria Turcios Laparra will turn into a pandemic, scientists are rushing to create a vaccine that can help species. This essentially means the lions are in a April 2020, Minnesotans are bracing themselves for your mouth when sneezing and coughing, and using with all the future cases. state of ‘check,’ which, as any chess player knows, bon-negative by 2030. They’ve said they’ll have 100 the worst. On average, SNAP participants received ART DIRECTOR alcohol-based hand sanitizers. When traveling, The situation is constantly evolving, and although there is little information, is not a great place to be. However, this is an op- percent renewable energy for their data centers by $127 per month– which can be subdivided to $1.27 Genesis Carreon it is very important to remember those health 2030. We’ve said we’ll do that by 2025.” Apple has what is known about the virus is that it originated in Wuhan, China, through portunity for people to get involved, raise aware- per meal. Many individuals and families relied on procedures, while also avoiding as much contact also been reducing emissions, stating that 21 of FACULTY ADVISOR contact with a possibly infected animal. Virologists are still looking into the ness, and make a difference. These animals are not these food stamps. One family is reported fearing Eric Dregni with anyone who is sick. The virus shows many its manufacturers are switching their electricity to first case to determine the source of the virus. According to the NY Times, the endangered yet. They are not extinct yet. There is the worst, as they received food stamps because of the same symptoms as the known respiratory renewable sources. Google claims it has been carbon WRITERS first case of the disease came to light on December 1st with the World Health still an opportunity to save them. If people choose they’re a one-income family. They are quoted, saying, illness of MERS: fevers, fatigue, shortness of neutral for 12 years. Alexandria Gosen Organization only finding out about the virus at the end of December on the 31st. breath, coughs. While it may resemble flu/cold-like to ignore this, our Kings of the Cats will join the “Doing anything to SNAP is going to make the Richard T. Mahle Countries like the U.S., while having cases already in their hands, are confident symptoms, the virus can be dangerous and lead to long list of endangered species. poor poorer.” Jaid Perry 376,000 Minnesotans Go Hungry kidney failure. It is encouraged to get medically In response to these protests and cries for help, Ethan Langemo How President Trump’s Food Stamp Cuts Davina Bellinger checked, especially if you’ve traveled outside of Microsoft Announces the USDA merely talks about how relying on Josiah Osiemi the country in the past two months and start Will Affect Americans and Minnesotans the United States government is not a part of the Halle Martin experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above. “American Dream.” They say these individuals need Isabella D’Burke Carbon Pledge BY ALEXANDRIA GOSEN Andrew Wylie to take responsibility and get on their feet. Kalynn Fuller Starving Lions in Sudan BY RICHARD MAHLE For more information about the changes in place, go Benjamin Diers n December 4, 2019, President Donald J. BY ALEXANDRIA GOSEN to the following website: fns.usda.gov. This features Trump announced the changes he intends new rules, regulations, and press releases. ig news has emerged from the tech industry to make in regards to the Supplemental LAYOUT DESIGNERS O as Microsoft declares their pledge against Elena Griggs ing of the cats, prime hunters, feminist Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The Carli Bruckmueller icons, and record-setting box office ratings: Bcarbon. Their plan is simple: destroy the changes being made are primarily huge financial Klions are known to be some of the greatest number of emissions that they’ve generated from cuts to the program.